Operator’s Manual
Original Instructions (EN)
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Form No. 3351–547 Rev A
72in TURBO FORCE Mower
Finishing Kit
Z500 Triple Soft Bagger
Model No. 78504—Serial No. 230000001 and Up
2
2004 by The Toro Company
8111 Lyndale Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55420-1196
Contact us at www.Toro.com
All Rights Reserved
Printed in the USA
Contents
Page
Introduction 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety and Instruction Decals 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loose Parts 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before Installation 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prepare the Mower 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Positioning the Flow Baffle 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Existing Belt Cover 8. . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Existing Anti-Scalp Roller
and Bracket 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the New Bracket and Anti-Scalp Roller 9
Installing the Mounting Plate 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Pulley Assembly 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Drive Wheels
(For Gasoline Engines Only) 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Roll Over Protection System (ROPS)
(For Gasoline Engines Only) 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Bumper Guard
(For Gasoline Engines Only) 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Side Brackets to the Machine
(For Gasoline Engines Only) 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Bagger Mounting Bracket
(For Gasoline Engines Only) 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Bagger Tube Support and Elbow 17. .
Installing the Hood Assembly and Bags 17. . . . . . .
Installing the Blower Assembly 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Bagger Belt and Idler Spring 19. . . . .
Installing the Belt Cover Bracket 21. . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Belt Cover 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Bagger Tube 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the Weights 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusting the Parking Brake 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emptying the Grass Bags 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clearing Obstructions From the Bagger System 26.
Operating and Bagging Tips 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Maintenance Schedule 28. . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Hood Screen 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning the Bagger 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and Adjusting the Bagger Belt Tension 28
Checking and Adjusting the Blower Latch 29. . . . .
Replacing the Blower Belt 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the Blower Liner 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Blower Liner 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting the Bagger 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Greasing the Blower 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting the Mower Blades and Baffles 32. . . . . .
Installing Mower Blades 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Toro designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or
additional information, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer or Toro Customer Service and have the model and
serial numbers of your product ready. Figure 1 illustrates
the location of the model and serial numbers on the
product.
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1
Figure 1
1. Location of the model and serial numbers
Write the product model and serial numbers in the space
below:
Model No.
Serial No.
3
This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are
signal words used to identify the level of hazard.
However, regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
This manual uses two other words to highlight
information. Important calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note: emphasizes general
information worthy of special attention.
Safety
The following list contains safety information specific to
Toro products and other safety information you must
know.
• Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, with the operator controls, and safety
signs.
• Use extra care with grass catchers or other
attachments. These can change the operating
characteristics and the stability of the machine.
• Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes. A heavy
grass catcher could cause loss of control or overturn
the machine.
• Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be sure to
travel in the recommended direction on hillsides. Turf
conditions can affect the machine’s stability. Use
extreme caution while operating near drop–offs.
• Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do
not make sudden changes in speed, directions or
turning.
• The grass catcher can obstruct the view to the rear.
Use extra care when operating in reverse.
• Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a
trailer or truck
• Never operate with the discharge deflector raised or
removed and never altered, unless using a grass
catcher or mulching baffles.
• Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. Do not
make adjustments with the engine running.
• Stop on level ground, disengage drives, set the parking
brake, shut off the engine before leaving the operator’s
position for any reason including emptying the grass
catcher or unclogging the chute.
• If you remove the grass catcher, be sure to install any
discharge deflector or guard that might have been
removed to install the grass catcher. Do not operate the
mower without either the entire grass catcher or the
grass deflector in place.
• Turn off the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop before removing the grass catcher or
unclogging the chute.
• Do not use your hands to unclog the chute, blower or
bagger.
• Do not leave grass in grass catcher for extended
periods of time.
• Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage
and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or
allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check
components and replace with manufacturer’s
recommended parts, when necessary.
4
Safety and Instruction Decals
Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any
area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost.
79-0350
79-0360
80-8040
88-8950
93-1122
1-653554
106-0871
98-4387
1. Warning—wear hearing protection.
68-3650
5
Setup
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Loose Parts
Note: Use the chart below to verify all parts have been shipped.
Step Description Qty. Use
1
No parts needed Removing the existing mower cover
2
No parts needed
Removing the anti-scalp roller and
bracket
3
Anti-scalp roller bracket
Tapping screw, 3/8 x 1 inch
1
1
Installing the anti-scalp roller and
bracket
4
Mounting plate
Bolt, 3/8 x 1-1/4 inch
Flange nuts, 3/8 inch
1
2
2
Installing the mounting plate
5
Pulley assembly 1 Installing the pulley assembly
6
No parts needed Removing the Drive Wheels
7
No parts needed
Removing the Roll Over Protection
System (ROPS)
8
No parts needed Removing the bumper guard
9
Left side bagger bracket
Right side bagger bracket
Bolt, 3/8 x 1–1/2 inch
Flange Nut, 3/8 inch
Curved washer, 3/8 inch
Spacer
1
1
6
6
6
4
Installing the side brackets to the
machine
10
Bagger mounting bracket
Bolt, 3/8 x 1 inch
Flange nut, 3/8 inch
Curved washer, 3/8 inch
1
6
6
6
Installing the bagger brackets
6
Step UseQty.Description
11
Bagger tube support
Elbow
Bolt, 1/4 x 1-1/2 inch
Nut, 1/4 inch
Flat washer, 1/4 inch
1
1
4
4
4
Installing the bagger tube support and
elbow
12
Hood assembly
Bag
Clevis pin
Hairpin cotter
1
3
2
2
Installing the hood assembly and bags
13
Blower assembly 1 Installing the blower assembly
14
Blower belt cover
Bagger Belt
Idler spring
Pulley cover
1
1
1
1
Installing the bagger belt and idler
spring
15
Belt cover bracket 1 Installing the belt cover bracket
16
Belt cover 1 Installing the belt cover
17
Bagger tube
Clamp
Knob
Blower adapter
1
1
2
1
Installing the bagger tube
18
Caster weight
U–bolt
Nut, 1/2 inch
Lock washer, 1/2 inch
Plate
Top weight (for liquid cooled and diesel
machines only)
Bolt, 1/2 x 3 inch
Plate
2
2
4
4
2
2
2
2
Installing the weights
19
No parts needed Adjusting the parking brake
7
Before Installation
Prepare the Mower
Perform the following procedure to prepare the mower for
attaching the blower and finishing kit.
1. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers to
the neutral locked position and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Clean the mower of any debris on the deck or rear of
mower to ease installation.
Positioning the Flow Baffle
The following figures are only recommendations for use.
Adjustments will vary by grass type, moisture content,
and height of grass. The middle position or Position B is
recommended for bagging.
Note: If the engine power draws down and the mower
ground speed is the same, open up the baffle.
Position A
This is the full rear position. The suggested use for this
position is a follows.
• Use for short, light grass mowing conditions.
• Use in dry conditions.
• For smaller grass clippings.
• Propels grass clippings farther away from the mower.
Full Rearward Position
m–6881
Figure 2
Position B
Use this position when bagging.
Middle Position
m–6880
Figure 3
Position C
This is the full open position. The suggested use for this
position is as follows.
• Use in tall, dense grass mowing conditions.
• Use in wet conditions.
• Lowers the engine power consumption.
• Allows increased ground speed in heavy conditions.
• This position is similar to the benefits of the Toro SFS
mower.
Full Forward Position
m–6879
Figure 4
8
Installation
1
Step
No Parts needed for this step.
Removing the Existing Belt
Cover
Note: Clean the area around the belt cover before
removing.
1. Unlatch and remove the right belt cover (Fig. 5).
2. Store the right belt cover for later use. If the bagger
blower and pulley is removed it can be reused.
1
2
m–6824
Figure 5
1. Belt cover 2. Latch
2
Step
No Parts needed for this step.
Removing the Existing
Anti-Scalp Roller and Bracket
Note: Clean the area around the right, rear anti-scalp
wheel
1. Remove the anti-scalp roller from the bracket by
loosening and removing the flange nut (3/8 inch) and
axle bolt (3/8 x 4-1/2 inch) as shown in figure 6.
2. Remove the three carriage bolts (3/8 x 3/4 inch) and
flange nuts (3/8 inch) securing the bracket to the
mower (Fig. 6). Save the fasteners for later use.
3. Remove the bracket and discard.
m–6981
1
3
5
2
4
5
6
Figure 6
1. Anti-scalp roller
2. Anti-scalp bracket
3. Bolt, 3/8 x 4-1/2 inch
4. Carriage bolt,
3/8 x 3/4 inch
5. Flange nut, 3/8 inch
6. Mower deck
9
3
Step
Parts needed for this step:
• 1 Anti-scalp roller bracket
• 1 Tapping screw
Installing the New Bracket and
Anti-Scalp Roller
1. Install the new anti–scalp roller bracket using the three
carriage bolts (3/8 x 3/4 inch) and flange nuts
(3/8 inch) removed previously (Fig. 7).
2. Install a tapping screw (3/8 x 1 inch) into the deck and
roller bracket (Fig. 7).
Note: The screw requires effort to turn. By installing the
screw, threads will be cut into the new bracket.
3. Install the anti-scalp roller with the axle bolt
(3/8 x 4-1/2 inches), flange nut (3/8 inch) (Fig. 7).
7
4
3
1
2
5
3
m–7613
7
Figure 7
1. Anti-scalp bracket, new
2. Carriage bolt,
3/8 x 3/4 inch
3. Flange nut, 3/8 inch
4. Screw, tapping,
3/8 x 1inch
5. Bolt, 3/8 x 4-1/2 inch
6. Anti-scalp roller
7. Lock washer
4
Step
Parts needed for this step:
• 1 Mounting plate
• 2 Bolts, 3/8 x 1-1/4 inch
• 2 Flange nuts, 3/8 inch
Installing the Mounting Plate
1. Move the grass deflector into the upright position.
Note: When the mower is switched to bagging leave the
grass deflector on the machine. The grass deflector will
rest against the blower belt cover.
2. Install the mounting plate to the inside of the deck
mounting bracket with 2 bolts (3/8 x 1-1/4 inch) and
2 flange nuts (3/8 inch) as shown in figure 8.
m–7005
3
2
1
Figure 8
1. Mounting plate
2. Bolt, 3/8 x 1–1/4 inch
3. Flange nut, 3/8 inch
10
5
Step
Parts needed for this step:
• 1 Pulley assembly
Installing the Pulley Assembly
1. Loosen, but do not remove, the tapping bolts on the
existing pulley (Fig. 9). There should be a 1/4 inch
(0.64 cm) clearance between the bolt head and pulley.
m–7616
4
1
1/4 inch
2
3
(0.64 cm)
Figure 9
1. Pulley assembly, bagger
belt
2. Pulley assembly, drive belt
3. Locking slots
4. Bolts heads
2. Align the new pulley assembly so that the openings fit
over the pulley bolt heads loosened in step 1 and
install (Fig. 9).
3. Turn the pulley to lock it into position (Fig. 9).
Note: If the pulley does not turn, loosen the bolts to raise
the bolt heads and allow the pulley to lock into position.
4. After the new pulley assembly is in position, tighten
the existing bolts to secure new pulley.
Important Torque the nuts to 23 ft-lb ± 2 ft-lb
(31 N⋅m ± 3 N⋅m).
11
6
Step
No parts needed for this step.
Removing the Drive Wheels
(For Gasoline Engines Only)
Danger
Mechanical or hydraulic jacks may fail to support
machine and cause a serious injury.
• Use jack stands when supporting machine.
• Do not use hydraulic jacks.
1. Loosen the drive wheel nuts.
2. Raise the rear of the machine and support with jack
stands (Fig. 10).
1
1
Figure 10
1. Jack stand
3. Remove the nuts and the drive wheels (Fig. 11).
m–6859
1
Figure 11
1. Drive wheel
12
7
Step
No parts needed for this step.
Removing the Roll Over
Protection System (ROPS) (For
Gasoline Engines Only)
1. Loosen the front handles securing the center roll bar
section to the right and left sections (Fig. 12).
m–6835
1
2
Figure 12
1. Front handle 2. Center roll bar section
2. Remove the hair pin cotters and pins securing the
center roll bar section to the right and left sections
(Fig. 13).
m–6893
1
2
Figure 13
1. Pin 2. Hair pin cotter
3. Loosen the center roll bar bolts allowing the roll bar to
be pivoted to the down position (Fig. 14).
1
2
Figure 14
1. Bolt 2. Flange nut
4. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 flange nuts securing the
center roll bar section to the right and left sections
(Fig. 14). Remove the center roll bar section.
13
5. Remove the following fasteners (Fig. 15) securing
each (right and left) roll bar section to the frame:
• Lock nut (3/8 inch) and curved washer. Do not
remove bolt from frame.
• Bolt (3/8 x 1 inch), curved washer and flange nut
(3/8 inch).
• Bolt (3/8 x 1 inch), curved washer and flange nut
(3/8 inch).
• Bolt (3/8 x 4-1/2 inches), curved washer and
flange nut (3/8 inch).
m–6854
1
2
2
3
Figure 15
1. Lock nut, 3/8 inch &
curved washer
2. Bolt, 3/8 x 1 inch, curved
washer & flange nut,
3/8 inch (2)
3. Bolt, 3/8 x 4–1/2 inches,
curved washer & flange
nut, 3/8 inch
6. Remove the roll bar section from frame (Fig. 15).
Repeat the procedure on the other roll bar section
8
Step
No parts needed for this step.
Removing the Bumper Guard
(For Gasoline Engines Only)
Danger
Mechanical or hydraulic jacks may fail to support
machine and cause a serious injury.
• Use jack stands when supporting machine.
• Do not use hydraulic jacks.
Remove the existing rear bumper guard (Fig. 16).
m–6794
1
2
3
Figure 16
1. Rear bumper guard
2. Bolt
3. Nut
14
9
Step
Parts needed for this step:
• 1 Left side bagger bracket
• 1 Right side bagger bracket
• 6 Bolt, 3/8 x 1–1/2 inch
• 6 Flange Nut, 3/8 inch
• 6 Curved washer
• 4 Spacer
Installing the Side Brackets to
the Machine (For Gasoline
Engines Only)
Important Do not tighten any bolts until both side
brackets and bagger mounting bracket are fit loose on the
machine.
Refer to Tightening the Mounting Bolts, on page 16, for
the correct procedure to tighten the bolts.
1. Install the bagger side plates and the roll bar sections
(Fig. 17) to each side of the mower using the following
fasteners:
• Lock nut (3/8 inch) and curved washer (Previously
removed).
• Bolt (3/8 x 4-1/2 inches), curved washer, spacer
and flange nut (3/8 inch) (Previously removed).
• Bolt (3/8 x 1–1/2 inch), curved washer, spacer and
flange nut (3/8 inch) (New).
• Bolt (3/8 x 1–1/2 inch), curved washer and
flange nut (3/8 inch) (New).
• Bolt (3/8 x 1–1/2 inch), curved washer and
flange nut (3/8 inch) (New).
Note: Make sure the curved washers and spacers are
installed as shown in Figure 17.
Note: Hydraulic lines may need to be adjusted when
installing the side brackets onto the machine. This will
allow for fastener clearance.
2
m–7628
2
5
6
1
5
3
7
25
7
4
Figure 17
1. Bagger bracket-(right side
shown)
2. Bolt, 3/8 x 1–1/2 inch
3. Flange nut, 3/8 inch
4. Machine side frame
5. Belleville washer, 3/8 inch
6. Rollover Protection
System (ROPS)
7. Spacer
2. Make sure the lanyard clips are on the 2 bolts
(1/2 x 3-1/4 inches) (Fig. 18).
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1
Figure 18
1. Lanyard clip
Note: Make sure the bent tab points toward the head of
the bolt.
3. Lightly oil the ends of the center roll bar section
(Fig. 19).
4. Loosely install the center roll bar section, using 2 bolts
(1/2 x 3-1/4 inches) and 2 flange nuts (1/2 inch)
(Fig. 19).
Note: Make sure the bolts are installed on the outside of
the roll bar.
Note: Make sure the lanyard tab is installed as shown and
points forward.
15
m–6891
1
Figure 19
1. Center roll bar section
5. Raise the roll bar into the upright position and secure it
with the pins and hairpin cotter pins fastened to the
lanyards (Fig. 20).
m–6893
1
2
Figure 20
1. Pin 2. Hair pin cotter
6. Tighten the center roll bar bolts (1/2 x 3-1/4 inches) so
it rotates freely with some resistance (Fig. 21).
Note: No more than one thread should be exposed outside
the nut.
m–6891
2
1
Figure 21
1. Bolt 2. Flange nut
7. Torque all lower fasteners, attached to the machine
frame, to 30 ft–lb.
8. Tighten the front handles against the center roll bar
ends.
m–6835
1
Figure 22
1. Front handle 2.
16
10
Step
Parts needed for this step:
• 1 Bagger mounting bracket
• 6 Bolts, 3/8 x 1 inch
• 6 Flange nuts, 3/8 inch
• 6 Belleville washers, 3/8 inch
Installing the Bagger Mounting
Bracket (For Gasoline Engines
Only)
Note: For diesel engines, contact an Authorized Service
Dealer for a Triple Bagger Mounting Kit.
Installing the Side Brackets
Important Do not tighten any bolts until both side
brackets and bagger mounting bracket are fit loose on the
machine.
Important Make sure the bagger mounting bracket is
installed in the position shown in Figure 23.
1. Remove the existing two bolts in the bottom of the
rear frame (Fig. 23).
2
2
1
2
m–6743
4
3
4
3
5
6
Figure 23
1. Bagger mounting bracket
2. Bolt, 3/8 x 1 inch
3. Flange nut, 3/8 inch
4. Belleville washer, 3/8 inch
5. Rear frame
6. Existing bolts located here
2. Install the bagger mounting bracket to the left and
right side bagger brackets with 4 bolts (3/8 x 1 inch),
4 Belleville washers (3/8 inch) and 4 flange nuts
(3/8 inch) (Fig. 23).
3. Install the bagger mounting bracket to the rear frame
of the machine with 2 bolts (3/8 x 1 inch) and 2 flange
nuts (3/8 in.) (Fig. 23).
Tightening all the Mounting Bolts
The following steps are the correct sequence to tighten the
side brackets and the bagger mounting bracket.
All mounting bolts need to be torqued to 35 ft–lb
(48 N m).
1. Tighten the bagger mounting bracket to the rear frame
first (Fig. 23).
2. Tighten the bagger mounting bracket to the side
brackets (Fig. 23).
3. Tighten the side brackets to the side of the mower
(Fig. 17).
4. Install the drive wheels and torque to 95 ft-lb
(128 N⋅M).
5. Lower the machine onto the drive wheels.
17
11
Step
Parts needed for this step:
• 1 Tube support
• 1 Elbow
• 4 Bolts, 1/4 x 1-1/2 inch
• 4 Nuts, 1/4 inch
• 4 Flat washers, 1/4 inch
Installing the Bagger Tube
Support and Elbow
1. Position the elbow inside the bagger hood (Fig. 24).
2. Install the elbow and tube support to the bagger hood
with 4 bolts (1/4 x 1-1/2 inch), 4 washers (1/4 inch),
and 4 nuts (1/4 inch) (Fig. 24).
5
6
4
1
6
m–6730
2
3
Figure 24
1. Tube support
2. Elbow
3. Bagger hood
4. Nut, 1/4 inch
5. Flat washer, 1/4 inch
6. Bolt, 1/4 x 1-1/2 inch
12
Step
Parts needed for this step:
• 1 Hood assembly
• 3 Bags
• 2 Clevis pins
• 2 Hairpin cotter pins
Installing the Hood Assembly
and Bags
Components around engine will be hot if the
machine has been running. Touching hot
components can cause burns.
• Do not touch engine components when hot.
• Allow engine to cool before performing
maintenance.
Warning
1. Install the hood assembly onto the bagger mounting
bracket (Fig. 25).
18
1
2
m–6740
Figure 25
1. Hood assembly
2. Bagger mounting bracket
(gasoline machine frame
shown)
2. Install the 2 clevis pins into the hood assembly and
bagger mounting bracket. Secure it with 2 hairpin
cotter pins (Fig. 26).
2
4
1
3
m–6741
5
Figure 26
1. Hood assembly
2. Bagger mounting bracket
3. Hairpin cotter pin
4. Clevis pin
5. Gasoline machine frame
3. Install the bag tab into the notch in the hood assembly
(Fig. 27). Do this for all the bags.
Note: The bag will rest on the bagger frame (Fig. 27).
2
2
4
3
5
1
m–6718
Figure 27
1. Hood assembly
2. Bag
3. Bag tab
4. Notch
5. Bagger frame
4. Lower the bagger hood over the bags.
5. Position the bagger latch under the latch hook
(Figures 28 and 29).
1
2
3
4
m–6719
4
3
Figure 28
1. Hood
2. Bags
3. Bagger latch
4. Latch hook
6. Push down on the bagger latch until it locks into place
(Fig. 29).
1
2
m–6264
Figure 29
1. Bagger latch 2. Latch hook
19
13
Step
Parts needed for this step:
• 1 Blower assembly
Installing the Blower Assembly
Important Make sure the mounting plate is installed
to the mower.
1. Move the grass deflector into the upright position.
2. Slide the blower assembly peg into the hole on the
bracket (Fig. 30).
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Figure 30
1. Mower deck
2. Blower assembly
3. Blower assembly peg
4. Mounting plate hole
5. Mounting plate
3. Close the blower assembly. (Fig. 33).
4. Check if the latch fully engages the front latch peg.
Refer to Checking and Adjusting the Blower Latch on
page 29.
Note: There needs to be a little or no gap between the
blower assembly and the mounting plate.
14
Step
Parts needed for this step:
• 1 Blower belt cover
• 1 Idler spring
• 1 Bagger belt
• 1 Pulley cover
Installing the Bagger Belt and
Idler Spring
Important The idler spring and bagger belt need to be
installed together.
This will create slight tension on both the spring and belt
while installing them.
1. Check that the blower assembly is closed and ensure
the blower front latch is engaged on the front peg.
2. Slide the spring into the blower eyebolt (Fig. 31).
3. Install the spring into the idler arm eyebolt (Fig. 31).
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Figure 31
1. Idler spring
2. Blower assembly
3. Idler arm eyebolt
4. Blower eyebolt
5. Idler arm
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Figure 32
1. Blower pulley
2. Mower
3. Blower assembly
4. Top pulley of mower pulley
assembly
5. Spring loaded idler pulley
(belt back side touching
pulley)
6. Fixed idler pulley
7. Front latch (red)
4. Push down on the front latch (colored red) and open
the blower assembly (Fig. 32).
5. Install the bagger belt on the top mower pulley
(Fig. 32).
6. Route the bagger belt around the top pulley of the
mower pulley assembly (Fig. 32).
7. Feed the belt between the idler pulleys (Fig. 32).
8. Route the bagger belt around the spring–loaded idler
pulley (Fig. 32). The backside of belt will be touching
the pulley.
9. Route the bagger belt around the fixed idler pulley
(Fig. 32).
10.Route the bagger belt around the blower pulley
(Fig. 32).
11. Close the blower assembly and ensure the blower front
latch engages onto the front peg (Fig. 33).
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Figure 33
1. Blower front latch (red) 2. Front peg
Important Make sure to check the belt tension and
spring length after the initial 8 hours of use.
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